Category: Food
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Polish Pierogi Recipe (Potato and Cheese Dumplings)
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Jump to Recipe Pierogi are traditional Polish dumplings filled with ingredients such as potato, cheese, meat, mushrooms, or fruit. These soft dough pockets are boiled and often pan-fried in butter with onions before serving. They are one of the most beloved comfort foods in Poland and are enjoyed across Central…
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Collard Greens for a Prosperous Year
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We’re kicking this year off with all the good luck and good fortune superstitions we can – like some black eyed peas and collard greens. Going into “2020-too”, I think we can agree that we all need a little luck. I had literally never heard of such…
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Traditional Israeli Potato Latkes (Crispy Hanukkah Recipe)
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Potato latkes are one of the most beloved comfort foods in Jewish cuisine—crispy, golden pancakes traditionally served during Hanukkah. If you’re looking for a crispy potato latkes recipe that’s simple, authentic, and easy to make at home, you’re in the right place. These Israeli-style latkes are all about texture: perfectly…
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Argentina: Chimichurri
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Chris love of grilling has been a pretty constant theme of this blog – just to name a few, Namibia, Chile, and Teriyaki Skirt Steak. An yet, here we are with yet another grilling recipe, this one from Argentina – steaks and veggies and smothering all of it in some…
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Happy Fall Ya’ll: Loaded Cauliflower Soup
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Serenity, Fall is here and so is soup season. Like today’s Cauliflower Soup – you know, potato soups ‘healthy’ and less carb-y best friend. I know Fall is here because there are decorative pumpkins that have been rolling around my living room floor waiting for their perfect placement by the…
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Aushak (Afghan Leek & Scallion Dumplings Recipe)
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One of my favorite ways to explore the world is through food, and this dish from Afghanistan is a perfect example of why. Aushak—delicate dumplings filled with leeks and scallions—is more than just a recipe; it’s a reflection of tradition, family, and care. Topped with a warmly spiced meat sauce…
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France: Coq Au Vin
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After wandering through tiny cafés in Paris, Coq au Vin became one of those dishes we couldn’t stop thinking about long after returning home. Rich red wine sauce, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and earthy mushrooms create the kind of comfort meal that feels impossibly fancy while still being surprisingly approachable…
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Chilean Chacarero Steak Sandwich (The Best Chilean Sandwich You’ve Never Tried)
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Enter: the Chacarero, Chile’s most iconic steak sandwich—and possibly one of the best sandwiches in the world. It’s messy, fresh, savory, and just a little unexpected (yes… green beans on a sandwich). But trust me—this one works. How is it possible that there is only one week left to summer…
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives
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Jump to Recipe Chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemon is one of Morocco’s most famous dishes. The chicken slowly cooks with onions, spices like ginger and turmeric, and bright preserved lemons that add a distinctive citrus flavor. The result is a rich, aromatic stew traditionally served with bread or…
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Summer Series II: Floribbean Mango Salsa
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Summer screams Florida vacations, beaches and seafood. This Floribbean Mango Salsa recipe with Grilled Grouper is no exception. It’s perfect for a little summer soiree, mostly because it is just so pretty and colorful. We went back to our roots and spent some time in Florida this summer. We hadn’t…